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Operating & Installation Manual

Stratford Eco Boiler HE Stove

BK127

Rev 03

Aug 2011

Part No. AFS1552

Congratulations on your choice of a Stratford Stove.

More than 20 years experience has been put into the

development of our Stratford family to ensure ultimate

performance and years of trouble free use and enjoyment

Every detail of the fire has been carefully designed and

engineered which is why we are so confident in the reliability

of our products

Should you have any questions about our Stratford Stoves

that are not covered buy our manual set, please contact the

Stratford dealer in your area, or call our technical support

department on 0844 8475107

Copyright 2011

Arada Ltd

This booklet has copyright and may not be
copied in whole or part, or used for any
purpose other than that for which it is supplied
without express written consent form.

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PLEASE NOTE— Arada has a policy of continuous product development and therefore we
reserve the right to amend the specification without prior notice.
Due to printing cycles, items or options may be described before they are generally available
or after they have ceased, so please check with your retailer or dealer.

Contents

Stratford EcoBoiler Stove

Page No.
INTRODUCTION

Important fuel notice 4

Safety Notice / Co Alarm 5

The Principle of the Fire 5

Asbestos 5

Electrical Connections 5

Check List 6

Technical Data / Data Plate 7

INSTALLATION

General Precautions 8

Handling 8

Hearth 8

Combustible materials 8

Air For Combustion 8

Multi-Fuel grate & grate bars 9
and Fire Bed Surrounds

FEDS inspection & fitting 10

Flue outlet and Hotplate 11

Flues and Chimneys 11-14

Integral Boilers 15

Checking the Thermostat 15

Typical installation examples for boilers 16-17

Boiler tapping positions 18

Water connections 19

Hot water system check list 20

Final installation check list 21

(Building Control Consent Checklist)

Page No.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

Annual Maintenance 22

Cleaning 22

Chimney Sweeping 22

Door Glass & Outer Finish 22

Adjustment of Thermostat damper 23

Adjustment of Door Hinges 24

Fire Door Rope Replacement 25

Fire Door Glass Replacement 26

Cleaning around Thermostat Damper 27

Service Record 28

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Multi Fuel grate 29

Air Inlet Controls 29

Easy Boost Air Slider 29

Operating Tool 30

Grate riddling 30

Fuel Types 31

Lighting the stove 31

Solid fuel & Longer burning periods 32

Over firing, Chimney fires 33
and Ash removal

Optional Extra / Accessories 34

SPARE PARTS LIST 35-37

GUARANTEE 38

ADDITIONAL NOTES 39

FACTORY CHECK LIST 40

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WARNING

IT IS A LEGAL REQUIREMENT THAT THE INSTALLATION OF ALL

NEW OR REPLACEMENT, WOOD OR SOLIDFUEL HEATING

APPLIANCES ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN BUILDING CONTROL

APPROVAL FROM YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY OR THE

INSTALLATION WORK MUST BE CARRIED OUT THROUGH A

GOVERNMENT APPROVED COMPETENT PERSONS SCHEME

SUCH AS OPERATED BY HETAS.

IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT HETAS LIMITED

TELEPHONE NUMBER : 0845 634 5626

www.hetas.co.uk

THIS STOVE MUST NOT BE CONNECTED

TO A SHARED FLUE SYSTEM

TO ALL USERS

PETROLEUM COKE

SOME OF WHOSE BRAND NAMES ARE

‘CALCO’, ‘PETROCOKE’ AND ‘WONDERCO’

MUST NOT BE BURNED IN THIS APPLIANCE

BITUMINOUS HOUSE COAL

SHOULD NEVER BE USED IN YOUR STOVE

TO USE OTHER FUELS WILL INVALIDATE

THE APPLIANCE GUARANTEE

IF IN DOUBT CONTACT THE SOLID FUEL ASSOCIATION

TELEPHONE NUMBER 0845 601 4460

www.solidfuel.co.uk

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SAFETY

A fireguard conforming to BS 8423:2010 should be
used in the presence of children, the old or infirm.
Please note, this appliance should be used with
the fire door closed at all times except when
fuelling, de-ashing or initial lighting.

Do not use aerosol sprays or any other
flammable materials near the appliance
under fire.

Fire cement is caustic, hand and eye
protection should always be worn,
prolonged contact with the skin should be
avoided.

Arada Ltd will not be responsible for any
consequential or incidental loss or
injury however caused.

Before continuing any further with the
installation of this appliance please read the
following guide to manual handling.

 Always obtain assistance when lifting the

appliance

 When lifting always keep your back straight,

bend your legs not your back

 Avoid twisting at the waist. It is better to

reposition your feet.

 Avoid upper body/top heavy bending. Do not

lean forwards or sideways when handling the
fire

 Always grip with the palms of your hands

do not use your fingertips for support, use
gloves for a better grip

 Always keep the stove close to the body as this

will minimise the cantilever action.

CO ALARM

Building regulations require that whenever a new
or replacement fixed solid fuel or wood / biomass
appliance is installed in a dwelling a Carbon
Monoxide Alarm must be fitted in the same room
as the appliance. Further guidance on the
installation of the CO Alarm is available in
BS EN 50292:2002 and from the alarm
manufacturers instruction.

Provision of an alarm must not be considered
a substitute for either installing the appliance
correctly or ensuring regular servicing and
maintenance of the appliance and chimney
system.

THE PRINCILE OF THE STOVE

Your Stratford stove is built to the highest standard
of craftsmanship using the best materials and most
modern equipment available. It is a highly
efficient and sophisticated piece of machinery and
when properly installed and operated it should
provide a lifetime of heating satisfaction.

Safety is the most important consideration when
installing your fire. If not properly installed and
operated a house fire may result. Installation must
comply with the Building regulations and conform to
all safety standards.

Arada produce a variety of appliances ranging from
the traditional to the modern in style and appearance,

all bristling with ‘High Tech’ features.

The fire door is fitted with a special high temperature
ceramic glass panel through which the fire can be
viewed.

An internal throat plate produces turbulence to
encourage secondary combustion and direct the flue
gas around the whole upper firebox before allowing it
to escape up the chimney.

Arada stoves are also fitted with an ‘air wash’ so
called because it provides a curtain of high speed
preheated air behind the glass to help keep it clean
and provide secondary air /over draught.

The air inlets on the stove give a wide range of
primary / secondary air, under draught / over draught
combinations. The optimum setting will only be estab­lished by experience in firing the appliance, and will
depend on the type of fuel, the position of the
appliance in the house, conditions of chimney etc..

Asbestos

This stove contains no asbestos.
If there is a possibility of disturbing any asbestos in
the course of installation then please seek specialist
guidance and use appropriate protective equipment.

Electrical Connections

The installation of any electrical services during the
installation of this boiler and associated heating
system must be carried out by a registered
competent electrician and in accordance with the
requirements of the latest issue of BS 7671.

The design, installation and commissioning of any
water based heating system should be in accordance
with the following standards:-
BSEN12828:2003; BSEN12831:2003
BSEN14336:2004

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INTRODUCTION

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CHECK LIST :

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Inside the appliance body you should find the following:

Part Description & Visual Aid (not to scale)

Stratford

EB 7

Stratford

EB 9

Stratford

EB 12

Stratford

EB 18

1. Fuel retainer

1 1 1 1

2. Grate bars

7 7 9 11

3. Lower FEDS cover

1 1 1 1

4. Flue spigot

N/A 1, ( 4" ) 1, ( 5" ) 1, ( 5" )

5. Hot plate
N/A 1, ( 4" ) 1, ( 5" ) 1, ( 5" )

6. Ash pan

1 1 1 1

7. Operating tool

1 1 1 1

8. Fire bed surrounds

2 2 3 4

9. Fire door handle

1 1 1 1

10. Instruction manual

1 1 1 1

12. Heat resistant glove

1 1 1 1

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TECHNICAL DATA

TECHNICAL DATA

Stratford

EB 7

Stratford

EB 9

Stratford

EB 12

Stratford

EB 18

Nominal output to room (kW) 3 4.5 6 9

Output to Water - Multi (kW / BTU) 7 / 24,000 8.86 / 30,700 12 / 41,200 18 / 61,146

Output to Water - Wood (kW / BTU) 5 / 18,000 6.75 / 23,025 9 / 30,900 13.5 / 45,860

Efficiency Net. (%) 60.83 67.00 71.00 72.83

Mean Co Emission @ 13% O2 (%) 0.62 0.64 0.78 0.89

Mean Flue Gas Temperature °C 295 328 413 479

Minimum Distance to Combustible materials (mm)

Overall height 570 570 603

659

Overall Width 489 489 561 615

Overall depth 417 417 412

402

Height to centre of rear flue 431 431 442

501

Depth from back to centre of top flue N/A 144 149 147

Flue diameter (mm / inch) 101 / 4” 101 /4 ” 127 / 5” 127 / 5”

Weight packed (Kg)

109

112 119 127

1 Kw = 3420 BTU, 1 inch = 25.4mm

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Stove Data Plate:

Arada Stove Data Plate
Information

Arada stoves are fitted with a data plate
located on the bottom right hand side of the
stove, just below the riddling shaft as shown
in fig. a

The data contained is as indicated in the
table above.

Fig. a

Side = 110
Rear = 130

Side = 120
Rear = 140

Side = 130
Rear = 150

Side = 140
Rear = 160

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Note - All local regulation , including those
referring to National and European stan­dards need to be complied with, when in­stalling the appliance. We strongly advise
that installation should only be carried out
by a qualified Solid Fuel Heating Engineer,
covered by the HETAS scheme (see page 12)
as installation by non-qualified persons may
affect the guarantee.

The building Regulations for England and Wales
2000 ref Approved Document J 2010 edition
(issued by the DTLR). The Building Standard
(Scotland) (Consolidation) Regulations. Detailed
recommendations for installation of Appliances,
chimneys and flues are outlined in the current
issue of the following British Standards BS6461,
BS8303 and BS4543

Any manufacturer’s instruction must NOT

be taken as overriding statutory require­ments.

During installation ensure that adequate
precautions are taken to avoid unnecessary risk
to yourself or any householder. In particular the
danger from the caustic nature of the fire
cement should be avoided by using these
accepted methods:

 Wear gloves handling fire cement

 Wear goggles when chiselling or looking up

chimneys

Make sure that Building Regulation are adhered
to during installation along with any local
by-laws. In the case of heating systems ensure
that the pipe work is correctly bonded to provide
a correct electrical earth.

HANDLING

By the time you read this you will appreciate the
weight of the appliance. The safety and handling
guidelines as set out on page 5 of this manual
should be followed.
To make movement easier, internal fittings, fuel
retainers, grate, flue outlets hot plate, throat
plate, etc., can be removed.
Care should be taken to make sure that the
hinges are not damaged during installation.

HEARTH

The stove shall be installed on a floor with adequate
load-bearing capacity. If the existing construction does
not meet this prerequisite, suitable measures
(e.g. load distributing plate) should be taken to
achieve it.
Ideally, the appliance should stand on a constructional
hearth of non combustible materials not less than

125mm (5”) thick conforming to Building Regulations.

Dimensions of the hearth should project at least

300mm (12”) forward of the front of the
Appliance and 150mm (6”) at the sides.

The hearth surface should be free from combustible
materials. In most buildings with solid concrete or
stone floors, the requirement will be met by the floor
itself, but mark the perimeter of the hearth to ensure
floor coverings are kept well away or use different
levels to mark the hearth perimeter.

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

A gap of at least 150mm (6”) should be allowed

between the appliance and any combustible materials.
Ideally, adjacent walls should be of suitable non
combustible construction, preferably brickwork.
In large fireplaces take care that any supporting beam

is protected by a 13mm (0.5”) thick sheet of
Masterboard / Supalux spaced 13mm (0.5”) off the

surface with strips of non-combustible material.
Make sure that there is a gap between an un­insulated flue system and any combustible material.
This gap must be at least 3x the outside diameter of
the flue pipe, or 1.5x the flue diameter to non­combustible surfaces. See illustration on page 14.

AIR FOR COMBUSTION

There must always be a permanent means of
providing air for combustion into the room in which the
stove is installed. A permanent vent with a total free

area of at least 550mm² for every kW rated above

5kW should be connected directly to the outside air or
to an adjacent room which itself has a permanent vent
of the same size direct to the outside air. The position­ing of any air vent must be such that it cannot be
liable to blockage or obstruction.

Please refer to Approved Document J, Section 1
for detailed guidance.

Please note:

The fitting of an extractor fan to either of these
of these rooms is not permitted.

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INSTALLATION

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INSTALLATION

MULTIFUEL GRATE

The grate in the Stratford EcoBoiler multi fuel
unit comprises of a series of reciprocating cast
iron bars seated on a pivoted comb. All bars in
the grate are identical, but every other bar is
turned though 180 degrees, with the ends of the

bars marked ‘H’ sitting on the high sections of
the comb, and the ends marked ‘L’ sitting on the

low sections.

ASSEMBLING THE GRATE

To assemble the grate, fit the bars to the low
section of the comb first, inserting the end

marked ‘H’ into the rear channel with groove on

the underside of the bar located on the up stand

tab, then lowering end marked ‘L’ onto the low

section of the comb. (See Fig. 1)
The upper bar is fitted in a similar manner, but

with the end marked ‘L’ inserted in the rear
channel, and the end marked ‘H’ seated on the

high section of the comb. (See Fig. 2) for the
assembled

GRATE BAR REPLACEMENT

After extended use it may be necessary to re­place some of the grate bars. Periodic inspection
of the bars is recommended and the removal of
any nails or wire that may be present after
burning. All grate bars in each appliance are
identical and can be easily lifted out after the
removal of the fuel retainer. Remove damaged
grate bars and replace with casting of the same
type, fitting as per instructions above. When
re-ordering replacement grate bars, see page 35
of this manual for the correct part code.

Fig. 1 Fitting the grate bars

Fig. 2 Assembled grate

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FIRE BED SURROUNDS

Cast Fire Bed Surrounds are supplied with your Stratford
SEB boiler and should be fitted into the retaining holes in
the Rear Grate Bar Support as shown in Fig a & b, the
number of surround castings is dependant on the stove
size and is detailed on page 6.

Fig a

Fire Bed Surround location holes
in the rear grate bar support

Cross sectional view of the Stratford ‘EB’

Boiler showing Fire Bed Surrounds in place

Fig. b

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INSTALLATION

FEDS Inspection & Fitting

The Stratford EcoBoiler is not fitted with a traditional throat plate as found in most integrated boiler stoves,
instead a highly efficient Flue Exhaust Diverter System is incorporated. This allows far more heat to be
absorbed by the boiler jacket, and reduces the overall amount of heat wasted by slowing the flue gasses
passage up the chimney. This in turn helps to reduce the overall fuel quantities required to produce a
given amount of hot water and radiated heat to your room.
As with traditional throat plate designs the FEDS needs to be checked regularly to ensure any build up of
ash and other debris produced by the burning of solid fuel is removed. The inner section of the FEDS is
welded in place during manufacture and requires nothing more than the removal of any residues produced
by the flue gases that may have built up on the surfaces. The Outer FEDS should be removed from the
stove to allow access to the mounting bracket, and cleaning of the outer section.
Due to the construction materials the outer FEDS section is both light and easy to remove. The outer
section is removed by the following method:-

With the stove door fully open, hold the bottom of the FEDS with both hands, palms on the bottom sloping
face. Push up firmly to release the FEDS from the retaining lugs (It may require a smart knock upwards
with the palm of your hand to release it.) Once clean and cleared of debris replace by following the
reverse of the above procedure.

IMPORTANT:

This procedure should only be carried out with the stove unlit and cold.

The FEDS System

Outer FEDS

Retaining Lugs

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FLUE OUTLET AND HOT PLATE

The flue spigot is found inside the appliance.

(Except for the EB7 Rear Flue only model
were no spigot or hot plate is required)

The hot plate is supplied fitted to the top
opening and is removed by turning clockwise
(as is the flue outlet)

Smear a very thin layer of fire cement on the
surfaces of the flue outlet and hot plate, fit the
outlet to the appliance in the desired position.

Lock into place by rotating anti-clockwise and
tighten by tapping with a block of wood and
mallet from inside of the appliance. Similarly, fit
the hot plate to the unused opening. Clean off
any surplus fire cement.

Place appliance on the hearth and make sure
that it is level and does not rock.

Connect the chimney ensuring all joints are
sealed with fire cement.

FLUE AND SPIGOT FITTING

Note:

THE FLUE PIPE MUST BE FITTED INSIDE THE
OUTLET SPIGOT ( EB7 Outlet Collar) FAILURE TO
DO SO COULD RESULT IN THE SPILLAGE OF
CONDENSATION ETC. RUNNING DOWN THE
FLUE.

FLUES AND CHIMNEYS

The flue draw is critical on any installation and
should be checked to ensure that it matches what
is specified. If it is higher than recommended provi­sion must be made to correct the overdraw.
The draw can vary in different weather conditions
and the customer should be made aware of this.
Failure to correct an over-drawing flue will invali­date the warranty, and may damage the appliance.
Please remember that chimney draught is
dependent on four main factors.

 Flue gas temperature
 Flue height
 Flue size
 Flue terminal

The stove must be connected to a suitable and
efficient flue that provides a good up draught to
safely take the products of combustion (fumes)
from the stove outlet to the outside air.
To ensure a good up draught it is important that
the flue gases are kept warm and that the flue size
suits the stove.
The termination of the outlet at the top of the flue
also needs to comply with Building Regulations.
The minimum effective height of the flue must be
at least 4.5 meters from the top of the stove to the
top of the flue outlet. When warm the flue draught
should be between 0.1 and 0.2mb
(10-20 pa). A chimney may comply with the regu­lations but still be subject to down draught and
similar problems. A chimney terminating above the
ridge level is generally less likely to suffer such
problems.
If a new chimney is being provided it should fully
comply with the relevant Building Regulations that
specify the requirements for solid fuel burning in­stallations.
Suitable types of chimney include the following.
Masonry chimney built with clay or concrete lin­ers, or a chimney block system. These types of
chimney should comply with and be installed in
accordance with Building Regulations and
BS EN15287: part1.
Factory made insulated chimney complying with
BS EN1856-1:2009 (often called ‘Class1 prefabri-

cated metal chimney’) and installed in accordance

with Building regulations and BS EN15287: parts 1
to 4.

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Inside

Flue
Pipe

Outer
Spigot

Cast Spigot Shown (Not EB7)

Integral Rear Spigot ( EB7 only)

Ensure flue pipe is INSIDE
the integral spigot

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Due to the gradual introduction of European
Chimney Standards chimneys will be specified
according to their performance designation as
defined in BS EN 1443 that covers the General
Requirements for chimneys. The minimum
performance designation required for use with solid
fuel burning stove is T450 N2 S D3

The flue and chimney installation must be carefully
checked by a competent person before fitting the
stove to ensure it is suitable and will work safely.

If the chimney is old (i.e. built of brick or stone with
out a liner) or being opened up for reuse additional
checks and smoke testing as described in Appendix
E of Approved Document J 2010 Edition should be
carried out to ensure the flue and chimney are in
good operating condition.

Unless the existing flue is in good condition with
suitable access for collection and removal of debris,

the flue size is more than 225mm (9”) diameter, or

200 x 200mm square, a suitable lining of 150mm

(6”) diameter should be fitted. If the flue length is

over 5.5metres one size larger than the appliance

outlet should be fitted, (6” min.). This should be a

double skin stainless steel flexible flue liner that is
independently certified for use with solid fuel. Details
of suitable linings for use with wood and solid fuel
are given in the official HETAS guide that can be
viewed on their website at www.hetas.co.uk -
(Heating Equipment Testing & Approval Scheme)

It is also important that a suitable flue pipe that
complies with the Building Regulations is used to
connect the stove to the flue in the chimney and that
suitable access is provided into the flue for regular
inspection and sweeping of the flue ways.

The installer should comply with the Building
Regulation requirements in respect of providing a
notice plate giving details on the chimney,
Document J of the building regulations for England
and Wales is available from The Stationary
Bookshops and can also be viewed at the following
website:

www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/
BR_PDF_ADJ_2010.pdf

Details on the relevant Building Regulations and BS

British Standards are given in the ‘General
Precautions’ section of this manual.

Chimneys should be as straight as possible.
Horizontal runs should be avoided except where
the rear outlet of the appliance is used, in which
case the horizontal section should not exceed
150mm (6”) in length.

If the fire appears to be working hard but
produces very little output to the room it is likely
that excessive draw is present in the chimney,
and that heat is being sucked out of the appliance
and up the chimney.
If this is the case we recommend the fitting of a
draught stabiliser in preference to a flue damper,
in the interests of safety and efficiency.

FOR ALL APPLIANCES

Access for cleaning the flue should be
incorporated in the system other than through
the appliance (e.g. a soot door or access though
the register plate). Purpose made soot doors and
inspection lengths are available from
manufacturers of all flue system.
Ensure that the whole length of the flue can be
reached from the soot door.

Note: if the appliance is fitted with a draught
stabiliser or if one is fitted to the flue pipe or
chimney in the same room as the appliance,
then the permanent air entry opening (or

openings) should be increased by 300mm² for

each kW of rated output.

For advice on flues and chimneys contact :­NACE (National Association of Chimney
Engineers): Telephone [phone]
Web address: www.nace.org.uk

Or

NACS (National Association of Chimney
Sweeps): Telephone [phone]
Web address: www.chimneyworks.co.uk

Or

HETAS (Official Body to Solid Fuel Domestic
Heating Appliances): Telephone [phone]
5626
Web address: www.hetas.co.uk

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INSTALLATION

NOTE: Under no circumstances should this appliance be connected to
a shared flue system, that serves any other heating appliance.

Typical Rear Flue Outlet (As Per BS 8303-1)

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Minimum 150mm
(6”) Diameter Flue

Maximum 100mm
(4”)

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INSTALLATION

Typical Top Flue Outlet
(AS Per BS 8303-1)

Typical Metal Insulation Chimney System

Installed to the chimney manufacturers instructions in compliance with

Building Regulations and BS EN 15287 Pts 1 to 4

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PLAN VIEW OF REGISTER PLATE AND

CLEARANCES FOR NON INSULATED FLUES

Steel register plate 1.5mm thick minimum

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INTEGRAL BOILERS

Integral boilers should be connected , with flow
and return connections of any circuit on opposite
sides of the appliance, (cross flowed), to indirect
hot water tank/system, adding Fernox or similar
corrosion inhibitor to prevent corrosion and
formation of lime scale.

It is also essential that the water temperature
remains in excess of 45° centigrade (Celsius).
The gravity circuit return should be fitted with a
pipe thermostat, which will activate a cut-out on
the radiator circulating pump, should the
temperature fall below this level. (45°C)

Connecting pipe work to the boiler unit.

The connected pipes should be screwed to a
maximum depth of 19mm from the face of the
tapping boss, (1” BSP, parallel).
Steel integral boilers should only be connected to
an indirect hot water tank system

Note:
The flow and return sections of any circuit
must always be opposite to the appliance.
Remember to incorporate a draining plug/tap
at the lowest point to facilitate draining and
flushing.

Warning: If a pipe-stat is not fitted to control
the radiator circulation pump then cold water
corrosion can occur

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE
REQUIREMENTS WILL INVALIDATE THE
GUARANTEE.

CHECKING THE THERMOSTAT AND
PRE-SETTING TO THE CORRECT
DAMPER PRESSURES

PLEASE NOTE:

The thermostat has been fitted and set correctly
during manufacturing. However it is advisable to
check the cold setting prior to lighting the fire for
the first time after installation.

With the control knob set fully clockwise (past
No.5) the circular damper plate should have a
gap of approximately 29mm between the damper
edge and the stove inner body face, measured at
the furthest point from the control knob and in line
with the actuation shaft. Take care to measure
this gap parallel to the actuation arm centre line.

If this is not the case follow the procedure as
detailed in the maintenance section on page 23.

CLEANING AROUND THE THERMOSTAT

For cleaning around the thermostat and removal
of ash build up see:-

Maintenance section page 27.

It is important to regularly clean around the
damper to avoid an ash build up to maintain
proper control of the burn rate.

INSTALLATION

Air inlet control thermostat

Easy Boost Start air inlet

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INSTALLATION

Central Heating and Domestic Hot water System Using Four Boiler Tapings

Central Heating Without Domestic Hot water System Using Four Boiler Tapings

Note: Diagrammatic representation only. Design and calculations for individual systems
should always be carried out by a qualified heating engineer

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INSTALLATION

Central Heating and Domestic Hot water System Using Three Boiler Tapings

Central Heating Without Domestic Hot water System Using Three Boiler Tapings

Note: Diagrammatic representation only. Design and calculations for individual systems
should always be carried out by a qualified heating engineer

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INSTALLATION

Boiler Tapping Positions

Dimensions (mm) EB 7 EB 9 EB 12 EB18

A

260 260 326 384

B

288 288 324 361

C

255 255 252 270

D

356 356 422 481

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WATER CONNECTIONS

Heating system

The size of the heating system that can be run,
will depend on the output rating of the appliance.
It will be necessary to work out the heat loss
calculations for the system proposed in order to
establish the kW/Hr rating. An appliance that will
meet this figure should be chosen. (For boiler
outputs please refer to the sales brochures)

The constructional requirements of installing and
connecting the appliance also need to be taken
into account when selecting. Design calculations
for individual heating systems should be carried
out by a qualified heating engineer. In many
cases your supplier will be able to offer advice
and assistance

Direct Systems

The Stratford EcoBoiler stoves are NOT
suitable for connecting to Direct domestic hot
water systems. They are designed for use with

Indirect vented central heating systems only.

Indirect Systems
The Domestic Hot Water Circuit

To connect the indirect hot water cylinder use
28mm copper pipes. Ensure that the pipes rise
continuously to the cylinder.

Ensure that runs are not to long, i.e. 6 metres
maximum each for flow and return. Install the
cylinder above the level of the fire, and as close
to it as possible. (within reason the higher the
cylinder the faster the circulation).
Ensure no valves are present in the pipes.

In addition to providing hot water the primary

circuit is essential in providing a ‘Heat Leak’

radiator to absorb excessive heat produced in the
event of the circulating pump shutting down

Heat is produced in varying quantities while the
stove is alight and care must be taken to ensure
that effective circulation can occur around the
primary circuit to carry the heat away and thus
prevent boiling.

The output of any radiator installed as a ‘Heat
Leak’ should not be less than 10% of the rated

output of the appliance to which it is connected.
The radiator should not be fitted with a control
valve as it should never be turned off or down.
The hot water cylinder must be indirect with a
minimum capacity of 110 litres, conforming to BS
1566 part 1.

A radiator of approximately 2 m² surface area

should be connected into the primary circuit .
If installed in the bathroom it provides a means of
drying towels in the summer.

Safety Vent Circuit

This circuit consists of a cold feed pipe and a
separate expansion pipe, and expansion tank.
The possibility that water in the stove boiler may
boil can never be completely ruled out, and it is
therefore vital to ensure that cold water can be
provided to the boiler and steam vented from it at
all times.

The expansion tank should have a capacity of at
least 7% of the systems total water capacity. The
cold water feed pipe should be at least 22mm in
diameter.

There must not be any shut-off valves in the
circuit. Pipes should be run so as to avoid air
locks. A safety relief valve should be fitted into
the expansion pipe close to the boiler. The
expansion pipe should not be branched off from
the cold water feed pipe to ensure it cannot be
blocked by any settlement matter originating from
the expansion tank
It is often possible and good practise to utilise the
primary flow and return as part of the safety
circuit. The ball valve should be copper, the
overflow pipe from the expansion tank should be
28mm diameter copper. All pipes in unheated
spaces must be lagged.

Various installation examples can be seen on
pages 16 & 17.

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INSTALLATION

Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve

With solid fuel appliances it is not practical to pro­vide a sufficiently rapid reaction for shutting down
the fuel in the event of a sudden rise in water
temperature and a temperature valve or prefera­bly, a combined temperature and pressure relief
valve should be installed to operate in the event
of high water temperatures occurring.

See diagram below.

HOT WATER SYSTEM

Before handing over the installation to the
customer it is strongly recommended that the
appliance is lit and the functioning of the
chimney, hot water and heating system is
checked.

A checklist (Pre-Lighting checks) appears in the
Operating Instructions, but in addition to this the
installer should:-

 Operate the heating system and set the

pump head.

 Balance the radiators.

 Re-vent and ensure there are no air locks

HOT WATER SYSTEMS

Is boiler cross-flowed? YES/NO

Are the pipes correctly sized? YES/NO

What is the calculated output required to
heat the system?

Is a heat leak fitted? YES/NO

What is the return water temperature?

Is the pump thermostatically controlled
by a pipe stat?

YES/NO

What is the height and distance of the hot
water tank above the stove?

 Check the circulation round the primary

system and the heat leak radiator.

 Be sure that all the chimney is operating

and that ALL smoke and fumes are vented
to the atmosphere through the chimney
terminal.

 Check all joints and seals

 Clean the outside of the appliance to pre-

vent any stains from becoming permanently
burnt on.

 Check the flue draught which should read

0.1 to 0.2mbar.

Hot Water system Check list

The following details MUST be checked and
completed in full by the installer at the time of
installation. Please answer all questions as fully as
possible. Arada Ltd. can not be held responsible
for the flue, chimney or for the stove installation.

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BUILDING CONTROL CONSENT CHECKLIST

Hearths, Fireplaces, Flues and chimneys

This checklist is to ensure heaths, fireplaces, flues and chimneys are satisfactory, and show what you have done to comply with

the requirements of the Building Regulations 2000 approved Document J 2010

1. Building address where work has been carried out ……………………………………………………………………………....

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2. Identification of hearth, fireplace chimney or flue

3. Firing capability: solid fuel / gas /.

4. Intended type of appliance.

State model and output.

5. Ventilation provision for the appliance:

State type and area of permanently open vents.

I/We the undersigned confirm that the above details are correct. In my opinion, these works comply with the

relevant requirements in part J of Schedule 1 of the Building regulations.

Print name and title…………………………………………………………………..Profession…………………………………..

Capacity……………………………………………………………………………...Telephone No. ……………………………..

Address………………………………………………………………………………………………..Postcode…………………..

Signed………………………………………………………………………………..Date………………………………………...

Registered member of. (e.g. GAS SAFE,CORGI, OFTEC, HETAS, NACE, NACS)………………………………………….

7. Hearth. Form of construction, new or existing?

8. Inspection and testing after completion

Test carried out by:
Test and results
Flue Visual
Inspection Sweeping
Coring ball
Smoke
Appliance (where included) spillage

6. Chimney or flue construction
a, State the type or make and whether new or existing
b, Internal flue size (and equivalent height, where calculated
natural draught gas appliances only)
c, If clay or concrete flue liners used confirm that they are
correctly jointed with socket end uppermost and
state jointing materials used.
d, If an existing chimney has been refurbished with a new
Liner, Type and make of liner fitted.
e, Details of flue outlet terminal and diagram reference.
Outlet Details: / Complies with:
f, Number and angle of bends
g, Provision for cleaning and recommended frequency.

INSTALLATION

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Stratford EcoBoiler Stove

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

It is important that your stove is regularly
serviced in accordance with these
instructions. This should be carried out at
least annually by a qualified person and
should consist of the following:-

With the appliance unlit and cold remove the
FEDS lower section. Inspect all gaskets on
doors, glass etc., and re-order any items that
may need replacing from your Arada dealer.
With a wire brush clean inside the appliance.
Ensure the air admittance holes for the
thermostatically controlled under draught are
clear. Check that the air wash aperture above
the guide lip is clean and clear of debris. Clean
any debris from around the inside of the door
taking care not to damage the glass or door
rope seal.

Sweep the chimney and confirm that it is sound.
Examine all joints in the flue pipe etc., and
re-seal if necessary. Reassemble and leave
with the air wash at the mid point to allow free
flow of air through the appliance to help
prevent moisture and condensation from
building up inside the stove and the chimney.

CHIMNEY SWEEPING

Sweeping should be carried out with the correct
size brush and rods to suit the chimney size and
type. As with all appliances regular sweeping of
the flue is essential to avoid the danger of a
blockage and escape of poisonous fumes.
Access for cleaning should be incorporated into
the chimney (e.g. soot door, access through the
register plate etc.)
Any existing chimney should be swept prior to
installation of the stove, and then again a
second time within one month of regular use
after installation to establish the frequency of
sweeping required. This should be done by and
competent person such as a NACS chimney
engineer who will provide a Certificate of
Chimney Sweeping.

Sweep the whole flue way, including the outlet
at least twice a year per burning season.
It is important that the flue ways, flue pipe and
chimney be cleaned prior to lighting the fire
after a prolonged shut-down period.
For removal of the FEDS for sweeping through,
follow the procedure detailed on page 11

DOOR GLASS

The door glass should remain clear during
normal daytime burning. However burning at a low
rate, or overnight may result in the glass becoming
somewhat blackened. To avoid this operate the
appliance at a faster rate.
Alternatively when the stove is cold open the door
and clean the inside face of the glass with a damp
cloth or with glass cleaner. (Available from a stove
stockist).

OUTER FINISH

The outside of the stove is finished in a durable
high temperature paint. It is best cleaned by
brushing down with a soft brush. Do not allow
water to remain on the surface when cold or rust
may occur.

The high temperature paint finish should not
require attention for some time, depending on use.
The hotter the fire is burned the sooner repainting
will be necessary. Aerosol tins of paint are
available for complete refurbishing.
Before repainting make sure the stove is out and
cold

 Remove door glass

 Lightly wire brush and rub with wire wool the

body of the appliance to remove any loose paint
powder.

 Mask or remove items such as brass work
 Adjacent brickwork, mantelpiece, hearth etc.,

should be carefully masked for quite a distance
around the appliance. (this precaution is to
prevent the discolouration of the surrounding
brickwork, wallpaper etc).

Re-spray in a well ventilated area, avoid
breathing the vapour. Refer to the safety
instructions on the paint can.

 When paint is dry refit door glass and any other

parts previously removed.

 Leave to dry for 8 hours and refit the door glass

etc.

 Burn slowly for the first 4 hours, then build up

heat gradually to cure the paint.

Note:
Use only genuine Arada Ltd spray paint as
some paints interact and spoil the stove finish
and invalidate the guarantee.

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REMOVAL OF THE THERMOSTAT

To fit and remove thermostat on EB boilers

1. Pull the thermostat knob off the shaft

2. Remove access cover plate, use a No.2 Pozi
screw driver and remove the M5 screw.

3. Remove the 2 off M5 screws securing the
thermostat body, the thermostat and mount is
now free and you will be able to remove it from
the stove body.

4. On the rear of the stove remove the
thermostat sensor from its pocket and push
this carefully through the hole in the corner
cut-out of the stove.

5. Take care not to kink the copper tubing
(See Fig. 3)

6. Refitting of the thermostat is the reverse of the
above procedure

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SETTING OF THERMOSTAT DAMPER

With the thermostat removed replace the control knob.
Rotate the control knob fully clockwise ( as viewed with
the damper shaft to your left ) until you reach the end of
possible travel.

Place the thermostat on a flat surface with the base of
the mechanism body on a small piece of 8mm thick
MDF or similar wood, See fig 3.

Now measure the high edge of the damper plate be­tween the bench and the top edge of the damper, the
edge furthest from the control knob. This should be
29mm +/-1mm if not adjust as follows. Slacken off the
locking nut against the damper sprung boss and screw
the damper either in or out as required to achieve the
correct distance, once set re-lock and check the gap.
Repeat if necessary to achieve the correct clearance.
Once set re-fit as detailed previously.

Note:

You will need two open ended spanners for this
procedure, a 10mm spanner for the damper boss and
an 8mm for the damper lock nut.

8mm Spacer block

Set gap to 29mm +/- 1mm

Fig. 3

Turned fully clockwise

Copper capillary tube

10mm & 8mm
locking nuts

ADJUSTING THE DOOR HINGES

Once the stove has been fired for a period of time
the door may appear to have moved out of
alignment with relation to the door aperture or catch.
This is quite normal and due to the settling of the
casting.
The door can be re-aligned using the following
procedure:-

 When the stove is cold, open the fire door so

that it is at a right angle to the stove front and
lift the door off its hinges.

 Gently tap the hinges in the direction required

to compensate for the misalignment (Fig. 7)

 Re-fit and check, repeat above procedure if

necessary

If the fire door needs to be raised use the following
procedure:-

 Drop one washer (M6) on the top and bottom

hinge pins

 Re-fit & check, repeat procedure if necessary

Fig. 7

NOTE:

There is no adjustment to the door lock, however
periodically check the tightness of the retaining
screw on the end of the door handle shaft
(See Fig. 8)

Fig. 8

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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

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Stratford EcoBoiler Stove

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

FIRE DOOR ROPE REPLACEMENT

Periodically visually check over the door rope seal for any damage, cuts or tears and
detached sections
The rope gasketing can be replaced, using the universal roping kit
(See spare parts list page 36)

Instructions for rope replacement are as follows:-

 Ensure the appliance is cold

 Lift the door off the appliance and lay onto a flat surface with the rear face upwards

 Carefully remove the old rope gasket and old adhesive. Take note of the layout of

the rope seal. Ensure no traces of the old adhesive or rust / flaky paint is present,
as this will result in an unsound joint

 Apply the rope adhesive following the instructions on the bottle

 Press the rope gasketing into the channel on the rear door casting, following the

same layout as the old rope seal (See Fig. 9)

 Just before the final end, cut the rope seal to length and glue into position

 Allow at least 30 minutes before refitting the door to the appliance

Fig. 9

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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

Fig. 10

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

FIRE DOOR GLASS REPLACEMENT

In the event of the fire door glass being broken it can easily be replaced using the following procedure:-

 Ensure the appliance is cold.

 Lift the door off the appliance and lay onto a flat surface with the rear face upwards.

 Unscrew the four screw fixings securing the glass clips and remove both clips, and fixings.

 Carefully remove any pieces of broken glass and sealing gasket. Wear suitable gloves for this proce-

dure. Take note of the position and joint of the rope gasket.

 Replace the rope gasket, remove the self adhesive backing on the rope as you go, start at the bottom of

the window, centrally. Push the adhesive side of the rope into the grove on the rear of the door casting
gradually work your way round until the ends of the rope meet. (See Fig.10)

 Re-seat the new glass, ensuring the glass sits

fully against the gasket (See Fig. 11)

 Replace the four retaining clips and fixing

screws.

Do not over tighten the fixings as damage

may occur to the glass (See Fig. 12)

 Refit the door assembly back onto the stove,

carefully lift the door over the hinge pins and
slot into place.

Glass Rope Gasket

Joint

Note:

The pictures detailed in Fig. 10 to 12 are designed for
illustration purposes only, and may differ slightly in
appearance from your stove. However the procedure
detailed is the same for all the Stratford EB range of
boiler stoves

REMOVAL OF ASH AROUND THE
DAMPER

It is important to check for and remove any build
up of ash around the damper mechanism and
damper plate to ensure its correct operation.
Also it is important to remove any ash that may
have found its way into the cavity between the
damper plate mating face and the inner left
landing.

In order to do this proceed as follows:-

 Make sure the stove is unlit and cold.

 Remove the thermostat access cover as

detailed on page 23

 Carefully clean away any cold ash from the

thermostat mechanism and housing cavity
using a vacuum cleaner (see Fig. 13)

 Refit the access cover

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

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REMOVAL OF ASH FROM INNER LEFT
LANDING CAVITY

The build up of ash within the inner left landing
cavity may take a considerable time to become
evident. However if left unchecked it may build up
to such an extent that it could spill over into the
thermostat housing area through the damper air
admittance opening and compromise the correct
operation of the thermostat.

The ash can be removed by the following
procedure

 Make sure the stove is cold and unlit and

the ASH is COLD. (See page 33)

 Open the fire door and remove the ash pan

 Clean the under grate area carefully with a

vacuum cleaner

 Insert a small screw driver or thin piece of wire

into the slot at the bottom of the inner left
landing and agitate to loosen the ash build up
between the inner landing and damper mating
face (See Fig. 14)

 Vacuum out any lose material

 Repeat this operation until all ash is removed

Fig. 13

Fig. 14

Ash Removal Slot

Remove any ash build up here

Stratford EcoBoiler Stove

SERVICE RECORD

Should you have any questions about your Stratford EcoBoiler stove that are not covered in this manual
please contact your Arada dealer.

Please keep all repair receipts safely.

Please ensure you have this manual available when an engineer visits so they can complete the service
record chart.

Date of Visit Company Work Carried Out Signature

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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MULTIFUEL GRATE

The multi fuel grate comprises of a series of
reciprocating cast iron bars seated on a pivoted

‘comb’. These should come fitted in your stove,

if not please refer to page 9 for fitting and
operation instructions and correct grate settings.

AIR INLET CONTROLS

Stratford EcoBoiler stoves have three air inlets

 The air wash system (so called because

pre-heated high speed air washes across the
inner face of the glass, helping to keep

it clear) provides the over draught air for
the stove. See fig 15 & 16.

 The thermostatic air control system.
this is the primary source of under
draught air for the stove.

 The Easy Boost air slider.

Easy Boost air slider

The Easy Boost air inlet slider is positioned at
the bottom of the door as pictured below.

Sliding towards the ‘+’ symbol increases under
grate air, towards the ‘-’ reduces under grate air.

Opening the slider will give a boost to the fire
during lighting, or if a rapid increase in output is
required. This control should be used for short
periods only and will reduce the effect of the
thermostatic control. Always close the Easy Boost
slider if the stove is to be left unattended.

Thermostatic control

Stratford EcoBoilers have a thermostatically

controlled air inlet, beneath an access cover.
The damper plate at the side of the stove
regulates the amount of under draught air
entering the stove, dependant on the setting of
the thermostat control knob (located at the bottom
front left hand side of the stove, see image on
opposite page).

The temperature of the water in the boiler jacket
is transmitted by the sensor phial located on the
upper face of the rear boiler jacket outer skin.

Partial opening of the stove door during firing
will over ride the thermostatic control and
may cause over firing.

Arada Airwash System

The air wash control has an internal sliding plate
with apertures, housed behind the stove outer
body, and is located above the fire door.

Sliding the control to the far right, will achieve
the fully open position. (See Fig. 15)

Sliding the control to the left, will shut off the
air wash inlet. (See Fig. 16)

The operating tool should be used to move the
control to the desired setting.

A permanent bleed of secondary air is arranged
within the stove body to ensure flammable gases
are burnt off, even when the air wash is in the
fully closed position.

Stratford EcoBoiler Stove

Fig. 15 Fully open

Fig. 16 Fully closed

Easy Boost Air Slider

Air inlet control thermostat (cover removed)

Setting Knob

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Stratford EcoBoiler Stove

MULTI PURPOSE OPERATING TOOL

Your STRATFORD stove comes with a
multi-purpose operating tool (Fig. 17) which is
used for both setting and for riddling the multi fuel
grate bars.
The operating tool should also be used for
adjustment of the Air wash and Easy Boost air
inlet position when the stove is alight and / or
hot, and for emptying the ash pan.
(See Fig. 18.)

RIDDLING

Use the operating tool to set the grate bars in the
correct position for burning. The grate bars
should be set to the + symbol on the indicator
bracket. In this position air is directed under the
fuel bed for coal burning.
With the grate bars set to the - symbol on the
indicator bracket air is directed over the fuel bed.
(See Fig. 19)

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Fig. 17 Fig. 19

Fig. 18

FUEL TYPES

Recommended fuels are as follows:

The HETAS ‘Three Ticks’ appliance approval only
covers the use of the following fuels:-

Ancit
Phurnacite
Phurnacite Plus
Centurion
Homefire Ovals
Maxibrite
Extracite
Pureheat
Blazebrite
Taybrite
Sunbrite (Doubles )
Anthracite (Large Nuts)

Approval does not cover the use of other fuels
either alone or mixed any proportion with the
suitable fuels listed above, nor does it cover
instructions for use of other fuels.
For the latest details please refer to the HETAS
web site www.hetas.co.uk

Do not use smaller sizes than
Stovesse, e.g. Beans, Peas, Grains.

Do not use petroleum based solid
products such as Calco or Petrocoke.
To do so will damage the stove and
invalidate the appliance guarantee.
See page 4.

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LIGHTING THE STOVE

Prior to lighting the fire for the first time check
with the installer that:-

 Installation and all building work is complete.

 The chimney is sound and has been swept and

is free from obstruction.

 Adequate provision for combustion air has been

made, i.e. a permanent vent of at least 550mm²

per kW of rated output above 5 kW, is fitted in
the room in which the appliance is installed.

Please refer to Approved Document J, Table 1
for detailed guidance.

 That Building Regulations and local by-laws have

been followed during the installation (see

installation instructions).

 Lower FEDS (throat plate) is in place.

 Ensure that the system is full of water and

vented, and precautions have been taken to
prevent corrosion ( See installation instructions).

 That the chimney draw has been checked and is

within specification. With the chimney warm the
draught should be between 1-2mm water gauge
(0.1-0.2mbar, 10-20 pa).

WARNING:
An over drawing chimney can cause over-firing
resulting in damage to the appliance.

WARNING:
Partial opening of the stove door during normal
use will over ride the thermostatic control and
may cause over firing.

WARNING:
Do not light the fire if it is suspected that any
part of the water system (pipe work, boiler etc)
could be frozen.

WARNING:
Do not leave the Easy Boost air slider open for
long periods , or if the stove is un-attended.

SOLID FUEL BURNING

 Set the grate to the ‘+’ position.

 Ensure that the ash pan is in position and

the fire door is closed.

 Set the Air wash to one quarter open and the

thermostat knob to position 5.

 Light in the normal way with kindling and or

a fire lighter.

 If you use a gas poker be sure to remove it

as soon as the fire is alight.

 When the fire is well alight regulate the

burning rate by adjusting the thermostat
control knob.

 The air wash can be adjusted to keep the

glass clear.

 The Easy Boost air control can be used to

aid lighting if required, See page 29.

ANTHRACITE

Anthracite can be a little difficult to keep in for
long periods, consequently care in setting the
controls, and some familiarisation is necessary
when burning anthracite.
Use small size fuels (Stovesse or Small Nuts).
Proceed as for any manufactured smokeless fuel.
Leave the Airwash air inlet control open about a
quarter or less.

See page 31 of this manual for a full list of
recommended fuel types, or visit the HETAS web
site, www.hetas.co.uk

Note:
The high temperature paint acquires

durability by being ‘cured’ during the initial

firings.

The appliance will give off fumes which are
non-toxic but which certain people find have
an unpleasant or irritant effect.

Ensure the area is well ventilated during this
time.

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Longer Burning Periods

The appliance will burn for long periods at a
reduced output rate provided:-

 Sufficient fuel is placed in the firebox.

 The air controls are set correctly.

 Excessive draught is not present in the

chimney.

 The Fire door is closed.

 If the fire goes out with some un-burnt fuel

remaining in the firebox increase the
thermostat setting and vice versa.

Returning to a higher burning rate.

Open the air control fully until embers begin to glow
brightly and place pieces of fuel on the fire until it is
well established.

Note:
To avoid chimney problems your stove should
not be burnt slowly for longer than 12 hours
without a period of fast burning, 15 -20 mins..

WARNING:
Properly installed, with a suitable flue and
chimney, and operated and maintained this
appliance will not emit fumes into the dwelling.
Occasional fumes from de-ashing and refuelling
may occur. However, persistent fume emission
is potentially dangerous and must be
investigated by a HETAS registered engineer.
Stop using the appliance if you smell fumes or
see smoke escaping.

If fume emission does persist the following
immediate actions should be taken:-

 Open all doors and windows.

 Let the fire die or extinguish it, and safely

dispose of the fuel from the appliance.

 Check the flue for blockage, and clean if

required.

Seek expert advice from your HETAS registered
engineer. Do not attempt to re-light the stove until
the cause of the fume emission has been identified
and corrected. See page 12 for details.

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OVER FIRING & CHIMNEY FIRES

DO NOT over fire your appliance. Using any

flammable liquids, or too much fuel, or firing the
stove at maximum for prolonged periods may
result in over firing. If the chimney connector or
casing starts to glow red, the appliance is being
over-fired.

This may result in a chimney fire,
If this occurs :-

 Call the Fire Service - Dial 999 or 112

 Immediately close all of the air inlets to

the appliance to reduce the air supply to
the fire

 Move items of furniture and combustibles

away from the stove to reduce the risk of
a fire, and allow access for the fire
service.

 Ensure access to the loft space is

available

 Evacuate the property

NOTE:

The Chimney fire may have caused structural
damage to the chimney. Do not use the stove
again until the stove, chimney and connector
have been inspected, and any damage parts
have been repaired or replaced. This work
should only be carried out by a HETAS
registered engineer. See page 12 for details.

Periods of Prolonged Non-Use:

If the stove is to be left unused for a prolonged
period of time then it should be given a thorough
clean to remove ash and unburned fuel residues.

To enable a good flow of air through the
appliance to reduce condensation and
subsequent damage, leave the air controls fully
open.

ASH REMOVAL

The appliance will require ash to be removed
periodically, ash may be removed with a small
metal shovel whilst the fire is still alight, by raking
the embers of a low fire to one side of the firebox
and carefully removing the ash.
Repeating the procedure for the other side of the
firebox.

Care must be taken not to risk burning your hands
or household objects from falling embers.
The ash pan should be emptied at least twice a
day or when the ash reaches the top of the ash
pan.

On no account should the ash be allowed to build
up to touch the underside of the grate bars, as this
will greatly reduce the life span of the grate.

WARNING:

The ash can be very hot.
Empty only into a metal container, and do not
stand the container on a combustible surface
(wooden flooring, carpet, rug etc.) either during the
de-ashing procedure or afterwards as the ash will
remain very hot for some time and will rapidly heat
the container if left to stand, possibly causing
damage or even a fire.

Even if the ash appears cold, red-hot pieces of ash
may be concealed and could easily start a fire or
cause injury.

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OPTIONAL EXTRA /ACCESSORIES

Accessory

Description

Visual Aid

(not to scale)

Stratford

EB 7

Stratford

EB 9

Stratford

EB 12

Stratford

EB 18

Stand

Stand7-9HE Stand7-9HE Stand12HE Stand18HE

Floor Fixing Kit

AFS1135 AFS1135

AFS1135 AFS1135

Touch-up Paint

( aerosol )

AFS101A

AFS101A

AFS101A AFS101A

Lattice Tracery

SIGN5

TRACEL

SIGN5

TRACEL

SIGN7

TRACEL

SIGN9

TRACEL

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PART DESCRIPTION

Visual Aid (not to

scale)

Stratford

EB 7

Stratford

EB 9

Stratford

EB 12

Stratford

EB 18

Fuel Retainer

AFS1558 AFS1558 AFS1559 AFS1560

FEDS Lower Plate

AFS1541 AFS1541 AFS1334 AFS1334

Grate Bar

AFS001 AFS001 AFS001 AFS001

Hot Plate

Not Used AFS009B AFS010 AFS010

Operating Tool

AFS008 AFS008 AFS008 AFS008

Ashpan

AFS058 AFS058 AFS1394 AFS1337

Flue Spigot

Not Used AFS009A AFS009 AFS009

Glass Replacement

Kit

AFS1453 AFS1453 AFS1484 AFS1518

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Stratford EcoBoiler Stove

PART DESCRIPTION

Visual Aid

(not to scale)

Stratford

EB 7

Stratford

EB 9

Stratford

EB 12

Stratford

EB 18

Replacement Glass

Rope Gasket & Clips
(Universal Length)

AFS1365 AFS1365 AFS1365 AFS1365

Hinge Kit
2 x Hinges
4 x screws

AFS1279 AFS1279 AFS1279 AFS1279

Fire Door Rope Kit

& Glue

AFS1021 AFS1021 AFS1021 AFS1021

Door Assembly AFS1540 AFS1540 AFS1562 AFS1563

Fire Door Locking

Assembly

AFS1385 AFS1385 AFS1385 AFS1385

Ecoboiler Thermo-

-stat assembly,
Damper & Knob

AFS1564 AFS1564 AFS1564 AFS1564

Knob AFS1379 AFS1379 AFS1379 AFS1379

Ecoboiler Damper
Plate

AFS1565 AFS1565 AFS1565 AFS1565

Fire Bed Surround AFS1380 AFS1380 AFS1380 AFS1380

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PART DESCRIPTION

Visual Aid

(not to scale)

Stratford

EB 7

Stratford

EB 9

Stratford

EB 12

Stratford

EB 18

Comb & Extension AFS1324 AFS1324 AFS1567 AFS1381

Grate Bar Support AFS1539 AFS1539 AFS1569 AFS1332

Operating and In-

struction Manual

AFS1552 AFS1552 AFS1552

AFS1552

Thermostat Access

Cover

AFS1321 AFS1321 AFS1321 AFS1321

Heat Resistant Glove AFS1285 AFS1285 AFS1285 AFS1285

Control Knob AFS1405 AFS1405 AFS1405 AFS1405

Easy Boost Slider AFS1369 AFS1369 AFS1369 AFS1369

Plus / Minus Bracket AFS1412 AFS1412 AFS1412 AFS1412

Thermostat Mounting
Bracket

AFS1570 AFS1570 AFS1570 AFS1570

Stratford EcoBoiler Stove

Stratford EcoBoiler Stove

GUARANTEE

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Guarantee

Once again we would like to thank you for buying a Stratford EcoBoiler stove.
When you buy a STRATFORD stove, you are not only buying a first class appliance you are buying a
commitment from us to look after you and your appliance for as long as you want.

All new Stratford EcoBoilers will have a one year guarantee as standard but this can be upgraded

Free of Charge to a full 3 year guarantee by registering the stove purchase and installation on line at
www.stratfordboilerstoves.co.uk within one month of installation. Part of the registration process will

require details of where the stove was purchased and the installer details. Those stoves brought through
official Stratford dealers and installed by a suitably qualified engineer will then be eligible for the three
year warranty. Non registered stoves, and stoves not installed by Hetas engineers or purchased from an
approved Stratford dealer will only have a standard one year guarantee from the date of purchase. This
guarantee applies to stoves fitted in the same country as its purchase. Stoves brought through the
internet in the UK and then taken abroad will not be eligible for any guarantee.

All guarantees apply to the body of the fire, i.e. the steel carcass and items fixed immovably thereto.
Arada Ltd, cannot guarantee items which are susceptible to breakage or damage through careless
handling, dropping etc., or through misuse of the appliance by over firing , burning petroleum coke, etc.
Nor can the guarantee be extended to deterioration of parts through fair wear and tear. Firebox linings,
grate bars, fuel retainer, FED (throat plate), gasket material and door glass are therefore not covered by
the guarantee. The external paint finish and thermostat carry a one year guarantee only.

The guarantee is conditional upon the appliance being installed, serviced and checked annually by a
qualified heating engineer, with documentation to be retained and produced in the event of a claim
being made.
Claims are not valid where installation does not conform to appropriate building regulations.

THE USE OF SPARES OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED BY ARADA LTD WILL INVALIDATE THE
GUARANTEE.

If your appliance proves to be defective as a result of faulty materials or workmanship during the
guarantee period, we will repair or replace it free of charge as long as the fire has been installed
according to the manual instructions and the Final Installation Check List on page 21 has been
completed and signed by a suitably qualified engineer at the time of installation. The purchase and
installation can then be registered on line at www.stratfordecoboiler.co.uk to qualify for a free upgrade
to the 3 year guarantee. Non registered stoves will only have a one year guarantee.

All guarantee periods commence on the date of purchase and are non-transferable.

Our guarantee is offered as an additional to your statutory rights. For users without access to the internet
please call 01297 35700 for further assistance.

If you think your fire is not working correctly or in the event of a breakdown, in the first instance contact
your local retailer or installer for assistance.

Stratford EcoBoiler Stove

ADDITIONAL NOTES

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BK127

Factory Check list

Stove Model …………………….……...

Serial No. ……………………………….

I’ve checked it
and its O.K

Quality

Finish

Flue Outlet (Not EB7)

Hot Plate (Not EB7)

Fuel Retainer

Grate Bars

Rear Fire Bed Surrounds

FEDS Cover

Air Wash

Door Handle

Ash Pan

Operating Tool

Thermostat

Mitten

Operating & Installation Manual

Assembled By……………………….

Checked by………………………….

Date of Purchase…………………………

Name and Address of Supplier…………………………………………………………………............

………………………………………………………………………………………………….....

………………………………………………………………………………………………….....

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Arada Ltd

The Fire Works

Weycroft Avenue

Axminster

Devon

EX13 5HU

United Kingdom

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] www.arada.uk.com